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AP57 XVK

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,752 mi
Last recorded90,752 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 XVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,752 miles

rear axle bushes have slight play

Fail 25 Mar 2017 90,519 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bottom arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres splitting in treadlanes

horn weak sounding

tyre cutting off smooth on inside edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is smooth on inside edge,worse in different sections (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 81,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2015 71,272 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack.both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 16 May 2015 71,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack.both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 29 May 2014 60,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 60,198 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 46,296 miles

Cracking on both rear tyres

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2012 46,136 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Cracking on both rear tyres

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2011 35,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 25,041 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AP57 XVK is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,273 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP57 XVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP57 XVK registered?

AP57 XVK is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 December 2007.

Is AP57 XVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 XVK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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